Transitional Words and Phrases

_____________ missing so many practices, Justin had a long talk with his coaches.

• Therefore

• On the other hand

• After

• Beyond that

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

______ his intense stage fright, Brian's act in the talent show was by far the most popular.

• Beyond
• Indeed
• Despite
• For instance

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

__________ fencing, Teddy had many other skills as well, like computer programming.

• First
• Of course
• Beyond
• Finally

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

__________, Jean painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.

• Specifically
• First
• Truly
• So

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I played soccer all afternoon; _____, I forgot to complete my homework assignments.

• as a result

• furthermore

• finally

• now

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

My mother bakes the best cakes; _____, she won first

place for her chocolate surprise.

• However

• In fact

• Additionally

• Therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

(5) Nike has been making and selling shoes for nearly 70 years. (6) When the company first began, Nike made only running shoes and soccer cleats. (7) There are many different types of shoe available, including casual shoes, basketball shoes, and even high heels!

Martin needs to add a transition word or phrase to help his readers move from sentence 6 to sentence 7. Which transition would BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 7?

• Afterward

• Then

• Today

• At first

(7) In the early 1900s, Henry Ford created a process for building cars very quickly (8) Many years of improvements led to the Model T, the first family car. (9) Not only was the Model T affordable, but it was also much faster than using a horse or bicycle. (10) Word spread rapidly that this new technology was a great resource for transportation. (11) Every family in the city was trading in their horses for a brand new car!

Which transition word or phrase could BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 11?

• However

• In conclusion

• For example

• Soon

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

(21) Felines, or cats as most people call them, are affectionate and form strong relationships with their owners. (22) For example, it’s important not to smother a cat with too much attention, especially when it’s still getting to know you. (23) If it feels crowded or bothered, it might try to avoid you even more. (24) Cats, unlike dogs, want to be left alone until they feel comfortable with their surroundings.

April needs to use a more appropriate transition at the beginning of sentence 22. Which of the following should replace For example?

• However

• Therefore

• Afterward

• On the other hand

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

(11) Last Saturday Dad asked me if I would be interested in making waffles for the family. (12) Excited to learn something new, I immediately began reading the box for instructions and ingredients. (13) I measured out the correct amount of mix from the waffle mix and added one cup of milk with two eggs. (14) “Make sure you mix it until it’s smooth,” Dad reminded me as I stirred. (15) I finished mixing, and I took special care to break up all of the lumps. (16) The batter was ready. (17) I walked quickly towards the waffle maker when my father stopped me.

Which transition word or phrase could BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 16 ?

• Finally

• Lastly

• Surprisingly

• First